2 Corinthians 1:12

God's Word

We are proud that our conscience is clear. We are proud of the way that we have lived in this world. We have lived with a God-given holiness  and sincerity, especially toward you. It was not by human wisdom that we have lived but by God’s kindness.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:22

because I have kept the ways of the Lord and I have not wickedly turned away from my God,

Job 13:15

If God would kill me, I would have no hope ⌞left⌟. Nevertheless, I will defend my behavior to his face.

Isaiah 38:3

“Please, Lord, remember how I’ve lived faithfully and sincerely in your presence. I’ve done what you consider right.” And he cried bitterly.

Acts 23:1

Paul stared at the Jewish council and said, “Brothers, my relationship with God has always given me a perfectly clear conscience.”

Acts 24:16

With this belief I always do my best to have a clear conscience in the sight of God and people.

Romans 9:1

As a Christian, I’m telling you the truth. I’m not lying. The Holy Spirit, along with my own thoughts, supports me in this.

1 Corinthians 1:17

Christ didn’t send me to baptize. Instead, he sent me to spread the Good News. I didn’t use intellectual arguments. That would have made the cross of Christ lose its meaning.

1 Corinthians 12:8

The Spirit gives one person the ability to speak with wisdom. The same Spirit gives another person the ability to speak with knowledge.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God’s kindness  made me what I am, and that kindness was not wasted on me. Instead, I worked harder than all the others. It was not I who did it, but God’s kindness was with me.

1 Corinthians 2:13

We don’t speak about these things using teachings that are based on intellectual arguments like people do. Instead, we use the Spirit’s teachings. We explain spiritual things to those who have the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 4:4

I have a clear conscience, but that doesn’t mean I have God’s approval. It is the Lord who cross-examines me.

1 Corinthians 5:8

So we must not celebrate our festival with the old yeast ⌞of sin⌟ or with the yeast of vice and wickedness. Instead, we must celebrate it with the bread of purity and truth that has no yeast.

2 Corinthians 1:17

You don’t think that I made these plans lightly, do you? Do you think that when I make plans, I make them in a sinful way? Why would I say that something is true when it isn’t?

2 Corinthians 11:3

However, I’m afraid that as the snake deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:17

At least we don’t go around selling an impure word of God like many others. The opposite is true. As Christ’s spokesmen and in God’s presence, we speak the pure message that comes from God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I’m not commanding you, but I’m testing how genuine your love is by pointing out the dedication of others.

Galatians 6:4

Each of you must examine your own actions. Then you can be proud of your own accomplishments without comparing yourself to others.

Ephesians 6:14

So then, take your stand! Fasten truth around your waist like a belt. Put on God’s approval as your breastplate.

Philippians 1:10

That way you will be able to determine what is best and be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You and God are witnesses of how pure, honest, and blameless we were in our dealings with you believers.

1 Timothy 1:5

My goal in giving you this order is for love to flow from a pure heart, from a clear conscience, and from a sincere faith.

Titus 2:7

Always set an example by doing good things. When you teach, be an example of moral purity and dignity.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us. We are sure that our consciences are clear because we want to live honorably in every way.

James 4:6

But God shows us even more kindness. Scripture says, “God opposes arrogant people, but he is kind to humble people.”

Joshua 24:14

“Fear the Lord, and serve him with integrity and faithfulness. Get rid of the gods your ancestors served on the other side of the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve only the Lord.

1 Peter 3:16

Keep your conscience clear. Then those who treat the good Christian life you live with contempt will feel ashamed that they have ridiculed you.

1 Peter 3:21

Baptism, which is like that water, now saves you. Baptism doesn’t save by removing dirt from the body. Rather, baptism is a request to God for a clear conscience. It saves you through Jesus Christ, who came back from death to life.